Marte returning to Phoenix for MRI on knee; Lovullo focusing on series in Boston
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Key Points:
- Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list after missing Monday's game at Fenway Park without notifying the team, and the exact reason for his absence remains unclear.
- Marte has not communicated much with teammates or team officials, although he informed teammate Christian Perdomo that he is experiencing knee discomfort and will undergo an MRI.
- Marte's agent stated he is managing a personal matter while also addressing his knee injury, expressing optimism about his recovery and return to the team.
- With Marte sidelined and Nolan Arenado dealing with an intercostal injury, the Diamondbacks added infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno as a replacement.
- Manager Torey Lovullo emphasized shifting focus back to the active players and preparing for upcoming games, acknowledging the team's need to realign after a difficult day.
